Approval is requested of a Memorandum of Understanding with Concordia \n \n Properties to widen Moon Road to four lanes between Whittlesey Boulevard and \n \n Knology Way.
Approval
Approved
Background
On December 6, 2005 Concordia Properties was granted a General Commercial
rezoning for property located at 7041 Whittlesey Boulevard, directly across
from the North Highlands Assembly of God Church. The rezoning requires several
conditions be met that include driveway improvements, a southbound right turn
lane on Moon Road for Whittlesey Boulevard, an eastbound left turn lane
constructed within the median of Whittlesey Boulevard, and a new traffic signal
at the main entrance of this site opposite the North Highland Church driveway.
At the same time, the city has been proposing improvements to this section that
would add an additional lane northbound on Moon Road. In order to mitigate
construction activity, staff is proposing that the City partner with Concordia
Properties construction team and make all the necessary improvements at the
same time.
Analysis
Utilizing Concordia Properties construction contractor will lessen the impact
of developing the necessary improvements needed to widen this section of Moon
Road
Financial Considerations
The City will be responsible for paying an amount not to exceed $1,300,000 to
Concordia Properties for these road improvements. Funds are available for this
project under the Capital Improvements Projects.
Projected Annual Fiscal Impact Statement
Legal Considerations
A Memorandum of Understanding between the City and Concordia Properties has
been prepared and reviewed by the City Attorney.
Recommendations/ Actions
Approve the Memorandum of Understanding with Concordia Properties to widen Moon
Road to four lanes between Whittlesey Boulevard and Knology Way.
A RESOLUTION
NO. _____
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING WITH CONCORDIA PROPERTIES FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF ROAD
IMPROVEMENTS TO MOON ROAD.
WHEREAS, Concordia Properties proposes to develop property at the northwest
intersection of Moon Road and Whittlesey Boulevard, which require certain road
improvements as part of their rezoning request for this property; and,
WHEREAS, the City has proposed the widening of Moon Road to four lanes north of
Whittlesey Boulevard to Knology Way; and,
WHERAS, it advantagous for both the City and Concordia Properties to make the
necessary improvements to Moon Road at the same time, utilizing Concordia
Properties contractor for such road construction.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA, HEREBY
RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
That the City Manager is hereby authorized to enter into a Memorandum of
Understanding with Concordia Properties for the purposes of widening Moon Road
between Whittlesey Boulevard and Knology Way. The amount for the construction
of road improvements shall not exceed $1,300,000.
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Introduced at a regular meeting of the Council of Columbus, Georgia, held
the
_________day of _____________, and adopted at said meeting by the affirmative